New Paltz seeks input on gateway moratorium at 10/27 meeting
The question of whether to halt development near the Thruway for nine months so that the zoning code can be rewritten has been controversial.
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Student profile: Jasmine Walker
When guidance counselor Jessica Peterson came into Jasmine Walker’s Life Prep class in freshman year, her talk about the importance of clubs prompted Walker to join no less than seven school organizations. Now a senior, Walker has narrowed her tastes, and says she couldn’t be happier.
Margie Rovereto named chief lending officer for Rondout Savings Bank
It becomes quickly obvious how many people Rovereto knows as she sits quietly at a corner table at the Stockade Diner in Uptown Kingston this past Saturday morning. It’s also obvious how quickly word gets around in a community like Ulster County. “Congratulations, Margie,” one smiling woman says. “Welcome home,” adds another.
New Paltz officials divided on plan to pause development in gateway area
The vote was 3-2 on moving forward with the process, with those in the minority characterizing the moratorium as an attempt to change the zoning law to block the CVS/Five Guys project, which they said could result in a lawsuit. One member of the majority said the zoning in the area around the Thruway should be reconsidered in light of public opposition to projects there.
Gaby O’Shea, New Paltz bicyclist struck by hit & run driver, continues recovery process
Stephen O’Shea said that his daughter has regained consciousness and is responsive, but has not yet spoken. “She is making steady improvement,” he said.
New Paltz holds Bike Awareness Day this Sunday
This Sunday will be Bike Awareness Day at Water Street Market in downtown New Paltz. The October 23 consciousness-raiser was organized in response to the injuries to Gabriela O’Shea, hit from behind by a motorist while bicycling along Route 299 on September 11. It will serve in part as a fundraiser for her care. Most of the events will be free of charge.
Kingston startup uses data to help businesses find the perfect site
The company’s founder, Calandra C. Cruickshank, grew up in the Town of Shandaken, still lives deep in the Catskills, and runs her business out of Kingston.
Opinion: Four views on the Zero Place project in New Paltz
Developer David Shepler, planning board member Lagusta Yearwood, and two opponents of Zero Place, MaryJo Johnson and Michael J Schwartz, present reasoned arguments for their points of view.
Filmmakers Laura deNey and Mustafa Bhagat open new office in New Paltz
Working in film and television since 1997, the couple has won several Emmy Awards. Their forte is documentary storytelling: “Real, but not reality.”
Student profile: Nicholas Thompson
“In school I’m really quiet and shy, but when I get up on stage I get to joke around with the audience.”